Young people
New website aimed at employers and work experience providers about the legal requirements associated with employing young people. Find out more about the new website
View ArticleWorkplace vehicle safety
These interactive case studies show a before and after view of the following workplace transport issues: narrow street loading bay newspaper depot untidy crossing poor paving school entrance...
View ArticleAsbestos workers database: summary statistics
Summarises the data collected by the Asbestos Workers Survey during the period 1988-2004. The Asbestos Survey was established in 1971, following the introduction of the 1969 Asbestos Regulations (AR)...
View ArticleHSE’s approved dosimetry services
Organisations approved by HSE to provide measurement of exposure to ionising radiation. Read the approved dosimetry services list
View ArticleHomes for Haringey Ltd prosecuted after worker injured in fall from loft
HSE is warning employers to ensure they have safe systems for working at height in place after a worker was seriously injured in a fall from a loft, while he was changing a water tank at a flat. Read...
View ArticleArgicultural safety and health awareness days announced
List of agricultural safety and health awareness days from October ’08 through to March ’09 for various parts of the country published today. Book a place
View ArticlePublic health and safety risks from work activities
HSE has set out policy on Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, which places duties on employers and the self-employed towards people other than their employees, such as members of...
View ArticleProposed guidance on blood-borne viruses in the workplace
Have your say on proposed changes to guidance document: “Protection against blood-borne infections in the workplace: HIV and hepatitis” – last published in 1996. Draft of – Protection against...
View ArticleFree health and safety event at Elgin Community Centre for workers from overseas
Migrant workers throughout Moray are urged to attend a free information evening in Elgin on Wednesday 23 September 2009, where advice will be provided about their rights and responsibilities under...
View ArticleHSE warns of importance of risk assessments when caring for vulnerable people
Organisations responsible for the care of vulnerable people must ensure that an effective risk assessment regime is in place and that any risks are properly addressed and managed, says the Health and...
View ArticleHSE warning after incident at road works leaves motorcyclist in intensive care
HSE has warned employers to maintain safe systems of working at road works, after a road traffic collision left a motorcyclist in intensive care. Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Services Ltd of Ashwood...
View ArticleMinor changes to HSE’s land use planning methodology
Minor changes to HSE’s land use planning methodology published. This guide helps planners and developers work out for themselves HSE’s likely response when consulted about a planning proposal. View...
View ArticleRevised memorandum of understanding between HSE, MCA and MAIB
This memorandum of understanding between the Health and Safety Executive, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch ensures effective co-ordination where their...
View ArticleTechnical policy relating to structural degradation and deterioration
New technical policy for the offshore industry about damage and deterioration to offshore installations. Damage and deterioration can be the result of inadequate design and construction, operational...
View ArticleRR1031 – An exploration of the current effectiveness of worker engagement...
This research was commissioned by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to explore the current effectiveness of workforce engagement within the quarry industry, to help inform future HSE and the...
View ArticleRR1042 – Exposure to carcinogens in surface engineering: Supplementary report
This report examines the efficacy of gloves, the use of surfactants and local exhaust ventilation in chromium plating, and the potential for transfer of contaminants outside the workplace.
View ArticleLeadership and worker involvement toolkit – Case studies
Five case studies which show how smaller construction businesses improved health and safety by using the leadership and worker involvement toolkit (LWIT). Two proven methods of using the toolkit become...
View ArticleVariable Manual Handling Assessment Chart (V-MAC) Tool
The V-MAC is a new online tool, to be used with the MAC tool, to assess manual handling operations where the load weights are variable. It is best suited for order picking and distribution systems...
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